Oh happy day!
I just found out that Penguin Australia has moved forward the publication of Magic’s Child. Instead of September, it’s going to be out in April. That’s right, only two months away instead of seven. Brilliant, eh?
It’s especially great since I go home in early May. This will be the first time I’ve been in Australia when one of my books just came out. Yay!
And they’ll be keeping the US cover:

How gorgeous is that? Very. It’s even more beautimous in three dimensions. I know this because Razorbill (my US publisher) just couriered across a copy of it. I’ve held Magic’s Child in my hands and caressed it. The colours are even richer, and the title has sweet, sweeet embossing. Woo hoo!
So there you have it. The US edition in hardcover will be out in March and the Australian in paperback in April. Followed by all three books in Thailand in October. Then all three come out in Germany in 2008 with two month gaps between each one.1 World domination is nearly mine!
- As soon as I have release dates on the other editions I’ll let you know. [↩]
Posted by Justine at 2:13, 8 February 2007 under Magic or Madness trilogy, Sydney/Australia, Vainglory | 11 Comments »

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Robyn Hook Says:
excellent news, I look forward to reading magic lessons and magics child all in one hit!
February 8th, 2007 at 4:00 AM
lili Says:
what a sensible idea. especially since you will be at australia’s best YA conference in may. with 300 super-keen teachers and librarians just desperate to get their little fingers on it.
February 8th, 2007 at 4:14 AM
Maggie Says:
That really is a *great* cover!
February 8th, 2007 at 7:43 AM
Karen M Says:
All the covers for this series have been really beautiful, but this one feels like a kind of maturing fulfillment, just right for the third in a trilogy. And mmm, embossing…
February 8th, 2007 at 8:15 AM
Little Willow Says:
Woo!
February 8th, 2007 at 9:22 AM
lawence schimel Says:
Yay on having a copy in your mitts!
Enjoy the new book excitement!
February 8th, 2007 at 11:48 AM
7. Justine Says:
Thanks, everyone!
Lili: I suspect that had something to do with the decision. This way Scott and me both have books out in Oz in April and we’re there in May to promote them. Happy!
February 8th, 2007 at 12:08 PM
Dawn Says:
YAY!!! That’s amazing! I can’t wait!
February 8th, 2007 at 1:51 PM
lili Says:
i am having lunch with your publisher today, so i will tell her that i forgive penguin for publishing the kylie minogue book.
February 8th, 2007 at 3:02 PM
shelly rae Says:
Excellent news Justine! Congrats to you and scott both!
Anon
February 8th, 2007 at 6:07 PM
Penni Says:
My little girls will love the butterfly.
Can’t wait to read it and find out what happens.
February 9th, 2007 at 4:58 PM